Church calendar: Celebrations, singings and services

By Staff reports

Published: Friday, May 17, 2013 at 07:55 AM.

Details: Sponsored by the Christian Artist Series Team of EBC; ensemble from Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn.; tickets $12, available in the church office at 301 N. Post Road, Shelby, and online at itickets.com

Details: An updated history book of the church will be presented along with a short video presentation of pictures from the past; services begin with singing by the choir, guests and congregation; preaching at 11 a.m. by Dr. Donnie Padgett, director of missions for the Broad River Association; lunch on the ground after preaching; bring well-filled baskets; paper products provided

Details: Presented by World Care Ministry International; special guest of honor, Dr. Mike W. Japheth, Presbyter of Assemblies of God, Nigeria; theme is "Going Beyond the Call;" semi-formal attire; food served; please RSVP by May 27 to 704-923-0777; if you are unable to attend but would still like to donate, you may make a check to World Care Ministry International, P.O. Box 442, Dallas, NC 28034

Details: Sponsored by the Christian Artist Series Team of EBC; ensemble from Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn.; tickets $12, available in the church office at 301 N. Post Road, Shelby, and online at itickets.com

Details: $40 per couple covers cost of event, food and child care for nursery through sixth grade; to register or for more information, go to TheArtofMarriage.com and click the "Attend Event" tab, or call 704-739-7487 Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Details: The Rev. Donnie Thurman Jr., motivational speaker and youth pastor of the Palmer Grove Baptist, Kingstown, will be the keynote speaker. Tickets for youths and adults are available for a limited time.

Details: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship service, 11 a.m.; dinner at noon; message by Pastor Jim Brackett; music directed by Mark Southard; members, former members and friends invited to bring a well-filled picnic basket and join in with praise to God and remembrances to those whose final resting place is the church's cemetery

What: Annual Family and Friends Day

When: 11 a.m. May 19

Where: Golden Ridge Baptist, 3426 Polkville Road, Shelby

Details: Light refreshments served

What: “Let Freedom Ring” event

When: 2-4 p.m. May 19

Where: Eastside Baptist

Details: Free games, rides, food, entertainment; special recognition service at 4 p.m. to honor all who have served our country in any branch of military; bring a lawn chair to enjoy the entertainment

Where: New Life Milk and Honey International Ministries, 2636 S. Lafayette St., Shelby

Information: 704-484-9673

What: Ray Harper Day

When: 3 p.m. June 2

Where: Green Bethel Missionary Baptist

Details: Mr. Harper will be recognized for his service to the Cleveland County community and churches for more than six decades; area choirs and musicians will participate

Information: Wade Wallace, 704-434-6003 or 704-600-8818

What: Game Changer Sports Camp

When: 5:30-8:30 June 24-28

Where: Elizabeth Baptist, 301 N. Post Road, Shelby

Details: Basketball, flag football and cheerleading; 5 p.m. check-in June 24; for rising third- through sixth-grade boys and girls; $20 per child, $15 per child after the first child for households with multiple children at the camp

Information: www.elizabethchurch.org

WOMEN'S EVENTS

What: "Women Living God's Purpose" women's weekend

When: 10 a.m. May 25; 3 p.m. May 26

Where: Mountain View Church in Lawndale

Details: Speakers include Elder Oveda Miller of New Hope Baptist, Charlotte and the Rev. Amanda Anderson of Rudisill Chapel, Cherryville; lunch served on Saturday; refreshments served on Sunday